Terryell Bush
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Experienced Commercial Truck Driver with strong knowledge of safety/DOT regulations, traffic laws, and maximum miles allowed per trip. Bringing hardworking nature and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating tractor trailers, as well as loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Skilled in navigating long-haul routes (OTR Driver). Well-organized, dependable,and skilled in coordinating paperwork and meeting company objectives. Quick learner, trustworthy, self-motivated, and disciplined driver. Skilled with routing loads to meet scheduled appointment times. Knowledge in maintaining truck maintenance schedules and communicate well with DOT Officers, customers, brokers, warehouse staff, and dispatchers.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Class A Truck Driver, OTR
Truck For Loads
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Ensured timely deliveries by coordinating closely with dispatchers and adjusting routes as needed.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow drivers to share best practices and improve overall team performance.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Performed thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections, identifying potential issues before they became problems.
- Maximized productivity during each trip while adhering to mandatory rest periods for compliance purposes.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
CDL Truck Driver
USA Inc
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to optimize delivery schedules, maximizing efficiency in daily operations.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Maintained accurate logbooks for DOT compliance, minimizing fines and violations.
- Pick up goods and materials, verify loads for accuracy, and deliver them as instructed.
Inventory Control Specialist
Walmart
07.2013 - 04.2014
- Requisitioned new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to keep stocks organized and reduce excess inventory.
- Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
- Built strong vendor relationships for timely goods and materials deliveries.
- Control Picking and Binning
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
Mechanist
BAE Systems
05.2008 - 06.2012
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
Cashier
Best Choice Shell
09.2006 - 10.2007
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures while processing transactions efficiently.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Heavy Equipment Operator
SGC Inc
08.2005 - 05.2006
- • Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain
- • Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, crawler tractors, power cranes, shovels, graders, or related equipment
- • Operate compactors, scrapers, or rollers to level, compact, or cover refuse at disposal grounds
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Used cranes and hoists to move large objects.
- Operate earth-moving or other heavy construction equipment
- Used cranes and hoists to move large objects.
Education
Welding
Tulsa Welding School
Jacksonville, FLTruck Driving
Truck Driver Institute Florida
Sanford, FL04.2021
High School Diploma -
Camden High School
Kingsland, GA06.2005
Skills
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Vehicle Inspection
- Inclement weather driving
- DOT Compliance
- Fuel-efficient driving
- GPS Applications
- Customer Service
- Welding
- Blue print reading
- Cash handling
- Construction
- Forklift
- Assembly
- Truck Weighing
- GPS and route planning
- Forklift Operation
- Load Inspection
- Flatbed Trailers
- Basic Computer Literacy
- Welding skills
- 3rd class mechanic skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
Certification
CDL A
References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Class A Truck Driver, OTR
Truck For Loads
08.2022 - 11.2023
CDL Truck Driver
USA Inc
06.2021 - 08.2022
Inventory Control Specialist
Walmart
07.2013 - 04.2014
Mechanist
BAE Systems
05.2008 - 06.2012
Cashier
Best Choice Shell
09.2006 - 10.2007
Heavy Equipment Operator
SGC Inc
08.2005 - 05.2006
Welding
Tulsa Welding School
Truck Driving
Truck Driver Institute Florida
High School Diploma -
Camden High School
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